Helden, Limburg
Helden
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Postal code 5980-5981, 5984-5988[1] | ||
Dialing code | 077 |
Helden (Dutch pronunciation:
Helden and twin city Panningen previously belonged to the Helden municipality, but in 2010 they joined other municipalities to form the new municipality of Peel en Maas.[3]
History
The village was first mentioned in 1144 as "apud Helden", and means "hill". Until 1279, it was part of the County of Kessel .
In 1674, it was sold to Gelderland as an independent heerlijkheid.[4]
After the occupation by Gelderland, Helden was sold to Prussia. Under Prussia, Helden had developed a small industry.
Only after the Napoleonic wars of 1814 did Helden belong to the Kingdom of the Netherlands. But not for long, because after the Belgium Independence changed Helden with a large part of Limburg to the state of Belgium.
The Catholic St Lambertus Church is a three aisled basilica-like church. The nave and choir date from the 15th century. The church was restored after a fire in 1885. In 1944, the tower which probably dated from the 14th century was blown up. The church was restored between 1952 and 1953, and a more modest tower was added.[5]
Helden was home to 341 people in 1840.[6] It was an independent municipality, however the town hall was located in Panningen. In 2010, it was merged into Peel en Maas.[6]
References
- ^ a b c "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
- ^ "Postcodetool for 5988AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
- ISBN 978-90-5972-654-3.
- ^ "Helden - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 25 April 2022.
- ISBN 90 400 9623 6. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
- ^ a b "Helden". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 25 April 2022.
External links
- Official Website
- Media related to Helden at Wikimedia Commons